Roman Candle - Debris

posted December 17, 2013 #

I recently effusively praised the latest release from Roman Candle and feel compelled to do the same again here. That being said, I am hesitant to praise something too heavily for fear that expectations will alter your ability to go in without judgement.

So, with that out of the way. I can easily say that if I did have a Best Of list for this year Debris would be on it. I listen to it a good ten times a week and I still can't quite eloquently express why. The songwriting feels both storyteller-y and personally intimate. There's pop songs, melancholy songs, funny songs and bizarre dreamscape explorations. It always feel good to listen to a band that has obviously found their way into their element. The songs are fully realized and executed in a way that feels like the band's been comfortable with them for years.

In short, it is a truly great record. I implore you to spend some time with it.